Discover how this critical stage in the production of sake can produce a range of aromas, flavours and styles. You'll taste six ultra-premium samples alongside some light food pairings.
Event details
The fermentation starter, known as shubu or moto, is a key step in the production of sake and has a profound impact on the drink's style.
Join expert educator Honami Matsumoto to discover the different sake starter making methods – Sokujo, Yamahai, Bodaimoto and Kimoto – which each contribute different levels of acidity, umami, texture and palate structure. Understanding these traditional methods will help you decide which sakes to buy or taste, alongside the other technical considerations such as rice varieties, rice polishing and premium sake grade.
You'll get the chance to taste and compare six sake samples produced using different methods and explore a variety of food pairings.
This is a great event for anyone who'd like to gain practical knowledge to help you to choose sake you really enjoy!
Example sakes
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Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo Sokujo
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KEIGETSU Sake Nature Kimoto
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Edo Kaijo Junmai Ginjo Genshu Sokujo
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Furosen Junmai Ginjo Yamahai
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Fukukomachi Junmai Evening Sky Sokujo
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Gozenshu New Mountain Bodaimoto
About Honami Matsumoto
Honami has been working with sake and wine for nearly 15 years and is a Kikisakeshi-qualified sake sommelier, WSET Certified Sake Educator and an International Wine Challenge (IWC) Panel Judge in the sake category.
Having trained at Leith’s School of Food & Wine and Le Cordon Bleu, Honami worked as a sommelier for seven years before becoming a sake, wine and spirit specialist in fine wine retail. She is the official sake selection and sake events consultant at luxury wine and spirits merchant Hedonism Wines and is also UK representative for Keigetsu by Tosa Brewery.
Honami founded her own company, House of Sake, to provide carefully selected accessories, events, promotion and sake education to the UK and beyond.
Booking terms and conditions
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.
Cancellations and transfers
- Cancellations and transfers can be made up to two weeks before the event.
- Cancellations within 10 working days are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event.
- If you need to change a name on the booking, please give us as much notice as possible.
- WSET School London reserves the right to cancel an event. If necessary, a full refund or transfer will be offered.
Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.
Tasting level
Intermediate: An in-depth exploration of a particular topic. Some prior knowledge is beneficial – such as a WSET Level 2 qualification – but these sessions will be enjoyable and educational for anyone with an interest in the subject.